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"A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly. He rots the soul of a nation, he works secretly and unknown in the night to undermine the pillars of the city, he infects the body politic so that it can no longer resist. A murderer is less to fear. The traitor is the plague." -Cicero

Though it is doubtful that you will see any American owned media outlets devoting programs to this debate (seems highly unlikely six years later), Richard Syrett of The Conspiracy Show decided to go where American media refuses to. He devoted an entire episode of his program to this debate and it aired Monday on Canadian television.
Our friends at Birther Report summarize the broadcast:

The host says Birthers that conclude a natural born Citizen is one born on U.S. soil to two U.S. citizen parents (Vattel) stand on pretty solid ground but notes the other side could provide a compelling counter-argument (Blackstone).
Syrett said to dismiss Birthers as racist is extremely unfair. He also
believes evidence suggesting Obama's birth certificate is a forgery is
not conclusive but says it deserves further investigation and serious
media scrutiny. Syrett warned viewers that if Obama is not eligible and
he forged his birth certificate the United States would be plunged into a
constitutional crisis unparalleled in its history. His full conclusion
excerpted here…

You can watch the entire episode here. .
The debate over the definition of "natural born citizen"
has largely been in trying to determine the intentions of our founders.
Both sides can roll out historical court decisions to seemingly support
their case, but I prefer to start at the beginning. What is perceived
as true in 2014 was not necessarily true in 1790. I always encourage
people to do their own research. However, in the course of that research
I would suggest that you start with our first congress.
My interpretation is that BOTH parents must be citizens to create a
"natural born citizen." If not, then why the distinction between a
simple "citizen" and a "natural born citizen?"
It is a logical question.
For what it is worth, I don't believe that Ted Cruz is eligible either, but you should do your own research and come to your own conclusions.
America will not grow stronger until people begin to think for and educate themselves.